NBA unveils New Orleans-inspired 2017 All-Star game logo

The NBA unveiled on Thursday its New Orleans-inspired logo for the 2017 All-Star game scheduled to be played on Feb. 19 at the Smoothie King Center.

The logo features an iconic ironwork border with the classic fleur-de-lis symbol strewn across the background. The New Orleans Pelicans' team colors of gold, navy and red are incorporated into the logo scheme.

It will be the third time since 2008 the Crescent City will host the NBA's midseason signature event.

The game was previously scheduled to be played in Charlotte, N.C., but NBA commissioner Adam Silver decided to move it because of North Carolina's controversial HB2 law, which limits anti-discrimination protections for lesbian, gay and transgender people.

Besides the All-Star Game, the Smoothie King Center will be hosting the BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge on Feb. 17 and the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night events on Feb. 18. The Rising Stars Challenge is a game featuring the league's top rookies and second-year players.

The NBA All-Star practice, NBA All-Star Celebrity Game and NBA Development League All-Star Game will all take place at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Additional details on tickets, schedule and other All-Star information will be released at a later date, the NBA announced. New Orleans last hosted the All-Star Game in 2014.